How Mara Brock Akil’s Iconic Shows Changed TV Forever | Legacy Talk with Lena Waithe

I had the honor of talking with television trailblazer Mara Brock Akil, whose brilliant storytelling has defined a generation through groundbreaking shows like Girlfriends, The Game, Being Mary Jane, and Love Is_. Through her authentic portrayals of Black women’s lives, loves, and friendships, she’s created cultural touchstones that have resonated deeply with audiences and opened doors for countless creators who followed. Her commitment to telling nuanced, complex stories has forever changed the television landscape. Your impact on this industry and the culture at large is immeasurable, and we are all better off for it!
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Director: Levi Maestro
Dir of Photography: Kyle Camerer
Executive Producers: Justin Riley, Rishi Rajani, Naomi Funabshi
Producer: Naj Nugent
Associate Producer: Anderlyn Smith
Production Assistants: Brian Li, Royce Watkins
Head of Marketing: Marquis Phifer
Creative Director: Tiscia Haigler
Set Photographer: Chrris Lowe
Set Design: Lauren Carothers, Jade Whipkey, Kimberly V. Gedeon
Stylist: Jason Bolden
Skin: Brandi J. Andrews
Hair: Hunny Bee
Location: The Walk Good Yard
ABOUT LEGACY TALK
Legacy Talk with Lena Waithe is a love letter to Black women in entertainment. Emmy Award-winning writer, actor, and producer Lena Waithe sits down with trailblazers like Sheryl Lee Ralph, Jenifer Lewis, Debbie Allen, and more to discuss their creative process, their journey, and how they became the incredible women they are today. Legacy Talk is more than just a series of interviews; it’s a documentation of the stories and experiences of women who shifted narratives, broken barriers, and inspired a generation.
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